Description

A common, thicket forming, native dogwood variety that is good for general landscape use; leaves are rough above, and downy below; yellowish-white flowers in spring, followed by equally showy white berries in late summer; good fall color; very adaptable

Landscape Attributes

Rough-leaved Dogwood is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

Rough-leaved Dogwood is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

Rough-leaved Dogwood will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub performs well in both full sun and full shade. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This species is native to parts of North America.